The Russian edition of the book by English and Russian authors examines the creative life of the great Russian aircraft designer Andrei Nikolaevich Tupolev from different positions. An analysis of the features of the "Tupolev" school of creating aviation equipment has been made. Data on associates and students A.N. Tupolev. Given a huge factual material on the characteristics of aircraft from ANT-1 to Tu-334. The English edition of the book was published in 1996 and is highly appreciated by specialists and readers. The publication is richly illustrated, including rare photographs of unique structures. Addressed to scientists and specialists, students of higher educational institutions, as well as everyone who is interested in the history of Russia and the history of domestic aviation.